| Literature DB >> 25006435 |
Joseph Loscalzo1, Diane E Handy1.
Abstract
Epigenetics refers to heritable traits that are not a consequence of DNA sequence. Three classes of epigenetic regulation exist: DNA methylation, histone modification, and noncoding RNA action. In the cardiovascular system, epigenetic regulation affects development, differentiation, and disease propensity or expression. Defining the determinants of epigenetic regulation offers opportunities for novel strategies for disease prevention and treatment.Entities:
Keywords: atherosclerosis; histone; homocysteine; methylation; noncoding RNAs; pulmonary hypertension
Year: 2014 PMID: 25006435 PMCID: PMC4070783 DOI: 10.1086/675979
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pulm Circ ISSN: 2045-8932 Impact factor: 3.017